Finding the Third Proportional to 182,912 and 274,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,912 and 274,855 is: 413,014.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,912 : 274,855 = 274,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,912/274,855 = 274,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,912x = 274,855 × 274,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,912x = 75,545,271,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,545,271,025/182,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,014.30
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